World Vision Japan, a specified non-profit organization
“Captain Tsubasa” Ball is a Tomodachi NFT Project, donating soccer balls to children in 10 countries around the world. Ambassador Shinji Kagawa also expressed his joy: “I want kicking the ball to give children joy, hope, and strength.”
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World Vision Japan (Secretariat: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Executive Director: Mariko Kiuchi/WVJ), an international NGO that supports children around the world, has a joint venture with double jump.tokyo Co., Ltd., which develops applications using blockchain technology. We cooperated with the “Captain Tsubasa Balls are Friends Project,” a joint project by the company TSUBASA, and distributed approximately 1,000 “Captain Tsubasa Balls” to children in World Vision activities areas in 10 countries around the world. Receiving the ball brought smiles to the faces of children in developing countries and fragile countries who live under the influence of poverty, conflict, and violence. Project Ambassador Shinji Kagawa said, “I’m grateful to everyone who supported the project, as I was able to see the smiles on children’s faces as the balls were delivered all over the world.”
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Project key visual (C) YOICHI TAKAHASHI/SHUEISHA
This project, which was launched from a scene from Captain Tsubasa that says, “Use the power of soccer to bring peace to the world,” is a limited edition design originally drawn by Yoichi Takahashi that can be purchased by purchasers and children around the world by purchasing NFT. This is a completely new project where you will receive a soccer ball. People all over the world who love soccer and “Captain Tsubasa” come together like teammates, feel connected to the world, and children play freely with soccer balls. This is a challenge in which digital changes the real world. Ta.
◆Through World Vision (WV), soccer balls are given to children in supported areas in 10 countries.
The original soccer balls donated through the “Captain Tsubasa” Ball is a Friend Project were delivered to the following 10 countries in areas supported by WV’s Child Sponsorship* and areas where support activities are being carried out.
Approximately 100 balls were distributed to each of 10 countries.
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[Iraq] Children in a camp for internally displaced persons in northern Iraq. Project members visited and the presentation ceremony was held on October 17th.
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children of iraq
[Philippines] Children living in the WV child sponsorship support area. We donated balls to schools receiving support from Japanese people through WV.
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Filipino children
[Kenya] Children living in WV’s child sponsorship support area. We donated balls to kindergartens, elementary and junior high schools, and in conjunction with the ball donation, we also conducted hygiene awareness activities.
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children in kenya
[El Salvador] Children living in WV’s child sponsorship support area. We donated balls to local schools and a soccer school run by WV together with the community.
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children of el salvador
[Ecuador] In conjunction with the ceremony, we held a youth team’s soccer match and training to learn about the importance of team play. [Image 7
At a ceremony in Ecuador
◆Voices from children who received the “Captain Tsubasa” ball [Image 8
Ansam from Iraq
Iraq Ansam (8 years old)
“Thank you for the wonderful ball. I’m very happy that you came all the way from Japan to deliver the ball to me. I love ‘Captain Tsubasa’!”
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Javier from El Salvador
El Salvador Javier (11 years old)
“Thank you everyone for giving me the ball. I’ll be practicing a lot with my elementary school soccer school friends!”
◆ Ambassador Shinji Kagawa after completing the project
Kagawa received an online report from World Vision Japan staff about the behavior of the children who received the ball, including photos and videos, and said the following.
“I’m grateful to everyone who supported this project because I was able to see the smiles on children’s faces as the balls were delivered all over the world.
I am once again proud of the value of soccer, which allows people all over the world to unite and become friends with just one ball. I myself have played soccer all over the world and have become friends with players from various countries, and I have come to feel that the value of soccer is high on all continents.
I hope that children who live in environments that are hard to imagine from Japan can play Tsubasa Ball to their heart’s content. I hope that kicking a ball brings joy, hope, and strength to children. ” [Image 10
Shinji Kagawa
◆Voices from project stakeholders and members
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Mr. Yoichi Takahashi (center) DJT Satisfaction (right) WVJ Secretary General Kiuchi (left)
Original author: Yoichi Takahashi (center of photo)
“I am very happy to be able to work with Captain Tsubasa fans around the world to realize a project that will lead to the future of soccer.I hope that children in 10 countries can enjoy soccer with this Tsubasa soccer ball. I hope.”
double jump. tokyo Co., Ltd. Representative Director and CTO Ryo Sakka (photo on the right)
“This is a new type of NFT project that combines Japanese manga known around the world with blockchain technology to tackle social issues. Fans around the world will connect around Captain Tsubasa, and action will lead to the future. We will continue to leverage Japan’s proud IP and blockchain technology to realize a new future for the world.” International NGO World Vision Japan Executive Director Mariko Kiuchi (left photo)
“There is nothing more vivid than the expressions on children’s faces when they are absorbed in something.Boys and girls who are struggling to survive in poverty, conflict, and violence play the “Captain Tsubasa” ball happily.” Seeing the ball being kicked must have been a great joy for the adults in the community. I look forward to seeing what kind of passes and goals the children in WV’s supported areas will use the ball, which carries a message of peace and hope.” “Captain Tsubasa” Ball is a Friend Project Overview
Project name: “Captain Tsubasa” Ball is a Friend Project
Official website: https://tsubasa.world/
Official X account: https://twitter.com/TsubasaNFT
world vision japan
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world vision japan
An international NGO based on the Christian spirit that works for children living in difficult situations due to poverty, conflict, natural disasters, etc. We are the Japan office of World Vision, which is active in approximately 100 countries and is officially recognized and registered by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. https://www.worldvision.jp
-What is child sponsorship-
A support program that addresses local issues such as water and sanitation, health and nutrition, and education, with the aim of creating an environment where children in developing countries can grow up healthy. When you become a child sponsor, we will introduce you to children who live in the area you support. Through letters and on-site visits, you can connect with children and experience the results of your support. Please note that WVJ is certified as a certified NPO, and your support will be tax deductible.
Click here for details: https://www.worldvision.jp/childsponsor/ double jump. tokyo Co., Ltd.
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double jump.tokyo
Established in 2018 as a development company specializing in NFT and blockchain games. Works on blockchain game development such as “My Crypto Heroes” and “BRAVE FRONTIER HEROES” and joint game development with Japan’s leading game development company. He is involved in the development of the game-specific blockchain Oasys as the main developer, and operates “HOME Verse”, the L2 of Oasys. In addition to games, we also provide support for building unique blockchains (Verse) and N Suite, a business NFT management service that allows Web3 operators to manage private keys among multiple people. We also carry out wallet development support projects, focusing on the know-how cultivated through the development and operation of “Oasys Passport.” We provide one-stop OEM development that allows you to immediately develop your wallet business, as well as a set of APIs that enhance the user experience.
Company name: double jump.tokyo Co., Ltd.
Location: 4-34-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Hironobu Ueno/Ryo Sakka Business content: Development, operation, and sale of games and assets using blockchain technology
Homepage: https://www.doublejump.tokyo/